Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Infant Mortality Awareness Month", raising awareness of infant mortality, and increasing efforts to reduce infant mortality.
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6882; text: CR S6880)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates September 2025 as "National Infant Mortality Awareness Month." The measure aims to raise awareness regarding infant mortality and the various factors that contribute to it. It supports efforts to educate the public and reduce infant deaths, low birth weight, and preterm births. Additionally, the resolution seeks to reduce disparities in perinatal outcomes. It recognizes the importance of including infant mortality reduction within prevention and wellness strategies. Finally, it calls on the people of the United States to observe the designated month with appropriate activities.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The measure aims to reduce infant deaths, low birth weight, and preterm births.
- Scored +4
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill addresses the specific need to reduce infant mortality disparities prevalent in African American communities.
- Scored +4
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill targets the reduction of infant mortality disparities noted in Latino communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Education: The resolution supports efforts to educate people about infant mortality and its contributing factors, which can help people understand the risks. (Section 2, Part A)
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Reduction in Infant Mortality and Birth Complications: The measure supports efforts to reduce infant deaths, low birth weight, and preterm births. (Section 2, Part B)
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Reduction in Health Disparities: The resolution targets the reduction of disparities in perinatal outcomes. (Section 2, Part B)
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Integration of Health Strategies: It recognizes the importance of including infant mortality reduction as part of broader prevention and wellness strategies. (Section 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts or burdens described in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The measure aims to reduce infant deaths, low birth weight, and preterm births. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill addresses the specific need to reduce infant mortality disparities prevalent in African American communities. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill targets the reduction of infant mortality disparities noted in Latino communities. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill aims to reduce infant mortality disparities prevalent in Native American communities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill seeks to improve health outcomes in communities with high rates of poverty. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution supports maternal health initiatives and improved outcomes during and after pregnancy.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill specifically targets the reduction of perinatal outcome disparities that affect African American, Native American, and Latino communities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By addressing infant mortality in communities with high poverty rates, the bill targets a key indicator of socio-economic wellness.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution focuses on maternal and infant health initiatives to reduce deaths and disparities.
- 9/30/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6882; text: CR S6880)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jon OssoffDemocrat · Georgia